Taiwanese media reported that Typhoon Baihaitun, which gained strength in seas near Taiwan, was upgraded to a strong typhoon. Weather authorities are updating the latest projected track and impact area one after another.

According to forecasts, the storm is expected to pass near Taiwan with strong winds and heavy rain. With damage feared mainly in mountainous and coastal areas, disaster authorities heightened their alert.

Taiwan sits along the path of typhoons and is affected each summer and autumn. Depending on its track, this storm too could significantly disrupt transport, aviation and agriculture.

Authorities urged residents in flood-prone lowlands and landslide-risk zones to prepare to evacuate, and advised fishing boats to return to port early and avoid maritime activity.

Major industrial facilities such as semiconductor plants generally have typhoon-readiness systems, but checks are under way against possible power outages and logistics disruptions.

Sinophone travelers and businesspeople moving to and from Taiwan should also check flight operations and weather information.

Weather authorities urged the public to check the latest updates frequently, as the track remains fluid.